remove the negative battery cable, find the starter, remove the wiring, unbolt the starter, install new starter in reverse order, clean and bandage wounds and kick yourself in the a s s for not paying someone to do it for you.
How to change a starter on a vehicle?
Depends on the vehicle.
How to change a starter on a vehicle?
It ain't too hard
the starter is located near the flywheel
has 2 bolts usually and a few wires to take loose
be sure to replace the heat shield if it comes with one
it is a pain in the pa toot to line up the holes but the starter will last longer
1.1st disconnect the battery cables from the battery. (to prevent electrical shock)
2a Locate the starter (probably low side of engine flywheel hsg)
2b You will probably need to raise up the vehicle (prefer a hydraulic jack, use jack stands once it is raised
3. Remove mounting bolts. (usually2)
4. Disconnect electrical wires
5. Disengage from flywheel and remove
6. Replace in reverse order
PS There may be other components that need to be disconnected or lossened to either gain access to the starter and/or remove the starter. All depends on make and model.
Check several other parts before you decide it's time to change the starter.
Check the condition of the battery. A weak battery can't turn the starter over. Make sure the battery is at full strength before you blame the starter. Your car's instrument cluster should indicate when there is a low battery with either a warning light or ammeter.
Also check the battery connections, the wires going to the starter, and the starter connection. The most important wire is the big one running down the back of the battery. It is the wire that goes from the battery to the starter. All connections should be snug. Check that the insulation on the wires is intact. Tighten any connections loose enough to wiggle by hand.
Check the starter solenoid. The starter solenoid is a special switch that turns the starter on and off. Solenoids rarely cost more than $10, and they are fairly easy to replace. When you turn the key, have a friend listen to the solenoid for a clicking sound. If there's no sound, assume the solenoid is broken and needs to be replaced.
If the engine is turning over and still won't start, it might be due to another problem unrelated to the starter or battery. Anything from a dirty air filter, worn spark plugs, bad spark plug wires, a worn distributor cap, insufficient fuel reaching the engine or even blown gaskets can prevent a car from starting. If you can't isolate the problem through trial and error, it may be time to take the car to a mechanic.
